Associate Attorney - Probate Practice

Pay: From $100,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a growing estate planning and probate practice where you can build meaningful client relationships and take real ownership of your matters
• Handle probate and chancery-related work in a firm that values systems, efficiency, and a high-quality client experience
• Work closely with an experienced attorney in a practice focused on practical solutions for families and long-term peace of mind
• Earn strong upside through a transparent performance-based bonus structure on top of base salary
• Be part of a close-knit team where culture, communication, and long-term fit truly matter

Location: Hybrid role based in Ridgeland, Mississippi, with a mix of in-office collaboration, work-from-home flexibility, and occasional statewide court travel.

Note: Must be admitted to the Mississippi Bar or eligible for admission, and must bring probate experience or a strong genuine interest in probate, along with strong client communication skills. No relocation assistance is available.

About Us

We help individuals and families create practical, easy-to-understand plans that protect what matters most. Our approach is personal, efficient, and built around real life rather than unnecessary complexity. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage probate and estate administration matters from opening through closing
• Communicate directly with clients and guide them through the probate process with clarity and professionalism
• Evaluate new matters and help identify the right path forward for prospective clients
• Handle chancery court appearances and related probate filings as needed
• Work within established systems, workflows, and technology designed to support efficient legal service delivery
• Collaborate with a small, high-performing team committed to excellent client care
• Help deliver a smooth, supportive, client-friendly experience throughout each matter

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active Mississippi Bar admission or clear eligibility for admission
• Probate experience strongly preferred, though a strong interest in probate will also be considered
• Familiarity with chancery court practice is a plus
• Strong client communication and relationship-building skills
• Organized, responsive, and comfortable managing matters in a process-driven environment
• Comfortable using technology in a modern law practice

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Supportive, team-oriented environment with strong long-term growth potential
• Meaningful work that helps families navigate important life moments
• Clear systems and structure that make it easier to practice efficiently and serve clients well
• Hybrid flexibility plus benefits including health insurance, 401(k) match, PTO, bar dues, CLE, malpractice coverage, and mileage reimbursement
• Performance-driven compensation model with real earning potential beyond base salary

JPC-801

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-haves: MS bar or eligibility (pass JD). Probate experience or strong interest. Pretty open

• Nice to haves:

• Additional context: Relocation- [yesno]. Packages - [yesno]

Submissions Name / Brad - [email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference (Internal Summary)

Growing estate planning and probate firm in Ridgeland, MS seeking an Associate Attorney to handle probate matters and client communication. They want a Mississippi-barred attorney with probate experience or strong interest, plus strong people skills. Hybrid role, no relocation, base comp is modest but bonus structure creates upside.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Associate Attorney - Probate Practice – Trusted Plan Lawyers - JPC 801 - Source

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• Client job title: Associate Attorney - Probate Practice

• Location: Ridgeland, MS

• On-site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid

• Experience: 0

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• # of hires needed: 1

• Open or not to recruiters on TE: NO

• Job posting strategy (bottom of package details): Low population of 141k near Jax. Bar or eligibility tho. Very low pay. Very fail fast type of role